Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 34 12 Jun 2019
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Commemorative Medals, Charles, Prince of Wales, silver oval portrait medal, by Simon van de Passe (1595-1647), 1616, in imitation of engraving, signed 'Si: Pa: fec.' on reverse, armoured bust of the Prince three-quarters r. wearing lace ruff, sash and Garter badge on ribbon, 'Carolus Princeps walliæ', rev. crowned shield within Garter, ILLUSTRISS ET POTEN PR CAROLUS PRINCEPS WALLIÆ DUX CORN YOR ET ALB ETC, 55.5 x 43mm. (MI.216/66, pl. XVI, 4; BDM.IV, pp.396-400; Cheek p.46, fig 35; Eimer 94, note; cf. Foley 165), contained in oval, velvet-lined red leather, dark tone, extremely fine, and very rare
Believed 20 examples extant.
Simon van de Passe (1595-1647), was born in Cologne, the second son of Crispin van de Passe, an eminent artist and engraver from Utrecht, who was to teach him the art of engraving. He worked in Utrecht from 1612, coming to England in 1615 and living here some 10 years, mostly in the employment of Nicholas Hilliard. In 1624, he moved to the service of the King of Denmark, where he remained for the rest of his life
(5000-8000 GBP)
Believed 20 examples extant.
Simon van de Passe (1595-1647), was born in Cologne, the second son of Crispin van de Passe, an eminent artist and engraver from Utrecht, who was to teach him the art of engraving. He worked in Utrecht from 1612, coming to England in 1615 and living here some 10 years, mostly in the employment of Nicholas Hilliard. In 1624, he moved to the service of the King of Denmark, where he remained for the rest of his life
(5000-8000 GBP)